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Evaluating the patient with peripheral nervous system complaints.
Kevin Scott1, Milind J Kothari
1Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, MC H037, Hershey, PA 17033-2360, USA.
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|March 24, 2005
Summary
Family physicians frequently encounter patients with symptoms of peripheral nervous system (PNS) dysfunction. This guide aids in evaluating PNS disorders, covering common symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Peripheral nervous system (PNS) dysfunction is a common reason for patient visits to family physicians.
- All family physicians will encounter patients requiring initial evaluation for PNS disorders during their practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common themes in symptoms and diagnoses of PNS dysfunctions.
- To provide guidance for initial patient evaluations of PNS disorders.
- To discuss diagnostic methods and therapeutic interventions for PNS dysfunction.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of common themes in PNS dysfunction symptoms and diagnoses.
- Discussion of established diagnostic approaches.
- Overview of effective therapeutic strategies.
Main Results:
- Identification of recurring patterns in PNS dysfunction symptoms.
- Categorization of common diagnostic approaches for PNS conditions.
- Summary of evidence-based treatment options for PNS disorders.
Conclusions:
- Understanding common themes aids physicians in evaluating PNS dysfunction.
- Systematic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment are crucial for managing PNS disorders in primary care.
- This information supports family physicians in effectively managing patients with PNS dysfunction.